Canine Control

General Information for Dog Owners

A stray dog with a tag can be easily reunited with its family if lost. Please help us to protect your pet by purchasing a dog tag. Tags are available at the Southgate Municipal Office. It is important for dog owners to know that in the interest of public safety, no person shall allow a dog to run at large in the Township. Any dog found running at large is in contravention of the Township of Southgate Canine Control By-law and may be seized and impounded by the Canine Control Officer. The Canine Control Officer may enter on any public property, or private property with the consent of the owner or tenant, for the purpose of capturing any dog running at large.

Canine Control By-Law

Dog Licence Application Form and Fees

All dog owners in the Township of Southgate must purchase a dog tag for each dog they own. Dog tags can be purchased at the municipal office after filling out Dog Licence Application Form. Tags must be affixed to the dog’s collar. In March of each year, you will receive an updated tag for your dog along with an invoice for the current year's fee. Please remember to replace your dog's existing tag with the new one.

Annual Dog Licence (maximum of three per household) $30.00

Replacement Tag $11.50 Each

Fees and Charges By-Law

What to do About a Lost Dog

A stray dog has shown up at your house:
- Call the Canine Control Officer between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM. If it is after 9:00 PM send a message by email or text, and if possible include a picture or description of the dog and the dog’s tag number if available.
- If the lost dog you find is in critical condition from a vehicle accident and is immobile from the injury or has visual bleeding wounds, call the Canine Control Officer phone number for a 24/7 emergency response or contact the Ontario Provincial Police.
My dog has gone missing:
- Follow the Facebook page Lost and found Dogs of Grey, Bruce, Wellington,& Dufferin Counties; and
- Call the Canine Control Officer between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM. If it is after 9:00 PM send a message by email or text, and if possible include a picture or description of the dog and the dog’s tag number if available.